New Plan

I just applied for my TESOL certificate, so that I can teach in other countries after South Korea. This is one of the few, if not the only country where you can teach without a certificate. I guess they have a difficult time finding teachers that want to come over here.

I am really glad that this has been my first experience, because they are so welcoming to foreigners. We are novelty items, and are treated as such. They bend over backwards constantly to keep us happy, because it costs so much to get us here, and we are few and far between. Also, this country is very Americanized. There is English everywhere, and I might have to pay extra, but I can find almost anything I want. They even have queso at the grocery store (obviously cannot compare with amazing Texas queso, but at least there's the attempt).

Right now, I am thinking I would like to teach in Greece next. I am looking at the schedules and trying to determine what would work best for me. I want to have at least a month in the states to relax and visit with friends and family before heading out again. It seems like it might be more like 4 months though, with their school schedule. I will figure it out.

They have programs in so many places! I am looking for a location with a new language, and one where I can travel to other countries with ease. The way it is looking from my quick research, is that most places are in need. And with my year of experience, I will be high on the list.

In Greece, it looks like they pay for your housing as well, so that is a bonus. I would be making a little more than I do here, since they pay in Euros. The Korean Won is doing terribly right now! It feels like everyday I am making less in less. At least I can keep my money here until the exchange rate increases.